Slow Productivity | Cal Newport

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Most of us know that multitasking is a trap — that trying to tackle several things at once often results in most of them being done poorly (or not at all). And yet we keep toggling between tasks because modern work environments divert us with emails to answer and meetings to endure. Burnout often results. So what’s the solution? Productivity expert Cal Newport suggests tapping the brakes and practicing what he calls slow productivity, a type of languid intentionality that values long-term output over performative activity. Slow doesn’t have to mean less, though. By working in a more focused, natural manner, you’ll likely accomplish more and feel better about the process. Get the full lesson from Cal Newport for your business: https://bigthink.com/plus/ Follow Big Think+ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/big-think-plus -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigthinkplus -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigthinkplus